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Good thread! I have two pears that do not overlap in flowering time, so they can not cross pollinate. A few years ago I got the idea to take three twigs from each and graft them to the other hoping they would be influenced by the rising sap in the adopted mother tree and flower with her own...

Our mistletoe is reachable from the ground, way way too much of it. I picked some before Xmas and tied it up with curl ribbon and some glass ornaments and plastic poinsettias. I got $5 a bunch and sold out! People were really glad to have some to take to parties as a gift. I have sold lots...

Cooking without electricity: Our solar oven has been in use 13 of the 20 days this month. Even on days with a high of 40 degrees I am still reaching 300 plus degrees temp inside. On 50 degree days I am reaching 375. A nice solar oven is a great tool for SS even in winter!!! :D (OK, so we have...

I have observed that many on this forum don't even consider the SS advice gathered by some of the more experienced. If one is not part of the "in social group gossiping about family drama" the serious replies to SS questions are often glossed over or overtly attacked. In my case I have nearly...

Please not to start a discussion on "to cull or not to cull", I just wanted to point out that the whether you do or don't can effect egg pricing. The discussion is on egg pricing: My customers know they pay a premium for eggs because all hens have a guaranteed spot in the hen house for life...

The chicken health handbook says there is less than a 5% chance in vaccinated birds of Mereks. Look at the eyes for discolored iris and irregular pupil. I would give a first guess at bumblefoot?? Then your cold could be really exaggerating his discomfort and circulation. Is the foot running...

I checked out the honeyvillegrain, the prices are high compared with what I am able to get. My co-op is ordering in for me for most 50 pound grains and beating those prices considerably. But the best deal is the hard red winter wheat, I get through a friend of a friend through the Mormon...

Grain can arrive looking clean, but have bug eggs....

With the girls slow on laying I can't keep orders filled to locals at $3 a dozen. My customers keep asking if the price is still the same, I think they expect it to go up. So I have been telling them it is the same but feed costs have risen. I guess I am priming them for an increase this...

Well I finally got my tote, and I am disappointed. The thing is so tiny you couldn't put an egg carton or a loaf of bread in it! I don't see the point!

I found a Mother of Vinegar in DH's apple juice container that has been in the refrigerator for like... months. The AJ is still sweet and good, there doesn't look like there is any other sort of contamination, just this nice gelatinous Mother floating around. I think it's not doing much to...

I have not done it yet, but I am open to the idea. I have not had any pest problems (so far :fl ) in the wheat, barley, oats or rice (but the rice I keep in the freezer). They are all in plastic buckets with tight lids, and my pantry has no infestation. I put most smaller amount grains in 1...

OK I am curious about this, what do they say is affected by altitude in bread making? I am at 6000 feet and bake bread all the time, but my final tweaking of a recipe is always by sight and feel to get the moisture right, along with observation during baking times. I have to admit I never...

I think herbal teas from home grown are fun. Our primary cold drink is iced tea, we gave up buying any store bought liquids. I brew it by the gallon, in the sun if possible. I often use a black tea bag base, but use only one to two family size bags per gallon. then I supplement with herbs...

Sylvie, We make and sell walking sticks (not canes) from the flower stalks of desert plants like sotol and yucca. Whatever wood you use, try to make it as light as possible while still strong. That is why ours go over so well, they don't tire people out carrying them. I have had people hike...

I love mine soooo much! The smell of fresh rolled oats is amazing, it proves any you by in a store are old and stale. It is much less expensive to buy oats than oatmeal. I also roll barley. Rolled barley is the best hot cereal there is in our house. My unit has both power and a hand crank...

I will collect my thoughts for a question post in the AM, i am pooped right now, but I just wanted to say that this is a really good thought provoking discussion. I admit I have a lot to learn and a lot to contribute. I am open to new ideas and I hope you all are also. Keljonma, I hope you...

I am curious about this statement, I buy wheat berries and grind for whole wheat flour, the outer inedible chaff has been removed from the berries. How is this considered nutritional processing or refining? Food for thought about low carb (IE high dead animal diets): My Mother's Mother's...

I had to promise DH not to get ducks.... :hit

Karen, I ordered 8 Ball seed already, I do think it will be a hit. We have a couple of gourmet restaurants in town. The market manager told me the owners are there every time looking for fresh unusual produce, so I think I won't get stuck with things not selling, plus I won't have large...